# retention (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover retention. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why Nobody Pulls the Cord with Dr. Michael Gillespie │ Leadership Decision Making │ Ep. 189](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/why-nobody-pulls-the-cord-with-dr-michael-gillespie-leadership-decision-making-ep-189) _2026-08-19 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ When was the last time somebody stopped your line and you thanked them for it? Toyota built the andon cord into the line decades ago and most plants still treat pulling it as a failure. Dr. Michael Gillespie, organizational psychologist at the University of South Florida and co-author of Distancing with David Marquet, studies why the person closest to a problem is often the least able to see it.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/Mike_Gillespie_edits.mp3_2.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [Nobody Inspects the Culture │ Safety Culture │ Ep. 188](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/nobody-inspects-the-culture-safety-culture-ep-188) _2026-08-12 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ You inspect for hazards every single day. When did anybody last inspect the culture? In new research across the United States and Canada, a toxic or unhealthy work culture ranked above unsafe or hazardous working conditions as a reason people would leave a new manufacturing job inside the first three months. Forty-seven percent against forty-three. Most leaders hear that and file it under the soft… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/Episode_188_solo_edits.mp3_2.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [Your Best Worker Is Already Halfway Out the Door with Darcy Eikenberg │ Employee Retention │ Ep. 187](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/your-best-worker-is-already-halfway-out-the-door-with-darcy-eikenberg-employee-retention-ep-187) _2026-08-05 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ Your best people rarely quit in a dramatic moment. They leave a little at a time, and by the time they give notice the decision was made weeks ago. Gallup ties about 75% of voluntary turnover to the manager, and our own national research found that 35% of workers open to manufacturing have never had a single one-on-one development conversation with their manager. You can't keep people you never… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/Darcey_Eikenberg_edits.mp3_2.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [Trust, Transparency, and AI: How Associations Can Lead the Conversation](https://grype.simplecast.com/episodes/trust-transparency-and-ai-how-associations-can-lead-the-conversation-MUA_a9S1) _2026-08-04 · farhad@grype.ca (Farhad Khan) · The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association Success_ In this episode of The Member Lounge Podcast, Farhad Khan sits down with Jamie Atchison, Senior Director of Innovation and Strategy at the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, to talk about what responsible AI adoption actually looks like for associations. With more than 16 years of experience bringing together people, technology, and strategy, Jamie brings a grounded perspective… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/b950c7b2-e41b-4f72-bfe2-1086e72a0e19/190b4a96-4128-4c74-aa97-ceb3863f4d3f/episodes/audio/group/e25a0171-5b77-4e01-bf24-243633d55951/group-item/3479b562-2847-46e0-975c-02b279ad3072/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=VVW471fy) ## [Why Your Best Technician Fails as a Supervisor | New Leader Onboarding | Ep. 186](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/why-your-best-technician-fails-as-a-supervisor-new-leader-onboarding-ep-186) _2026-07-29 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ Why do six in ten of your people feel unheard at work? Trevor goes one level up from the first-week mentor: the new leader nobody onboards. He unpacks why a badge and a shift turn your best technician into a command-and-control boss, what the study of 1,250 manufacturing workers with Crossover Solutions and The Center for Generational Kinetics says people actually want from a leader, and what to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/Episode_186_edits.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [Why Your Plant Manager Can't Solve Complex Problems | Time Management for Manufacturing Leaders | Ep. 185](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/why-your-plant-manager-cant-solve-complex-problems-time-management-for-manufacturing-leaders-ep-185) _2026-07-22 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ What if the only machine in your plant with no maintenance plan is you? Trevor sits down with productivity expert Marcey Rader, author of Reclaim Your Workday, to bring health-powered productivity to the shop floor: the red headphones rule that protects deep focus without an office door, why burnout comes from lack of recharge rather than workload, the burn-it-down audit nobody runs on the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/Marcey_Rader_edits.mp3_2.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [The Week-One Blind Spot Costing You New Hires | New Hire Onboarding | Ep. 184](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/the-week-one-blind-spot-costing-you-new-hires-new-hire-onboarding-ep-184) _2026-07-15 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ What if your newest hire decides whether to stay in their very first week? Trevor opens a new solo series built on a national study of 1,250 manufacturing workers, run with Crossover Solutions and The Center for Generational Kinetics. The frontline wants a first-week mentor far more than the leaders who sign off on one, and that blind spot is feeding turnover. He names the Expectation Gap and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/Episode_184_Solo.mp3_edits.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [A Reporter Calls Me Every Week Asking Who's Laying Off with Jason Bates │ Manufacturing Community │ Ep. 183](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/a-reporter-calls-me-every-week-asking-whos-laying-off-with-jason-bates-manufacturing-community-ep-183) _2026-07-08 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ A reporter calls Jason Bates every week looking for the big layoff story. The five-hundred-people-let-go story. Jason keeps telling him the truth: layoffs are happening, in small numbers. So is hiring. But the catastrophe the headlines want isn't what he sees across hundreds of Ontario plants every day. Trevor sits down with Jason, Manufacturing Consortium Manager at EMC, Canada's largest… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/Jason_Bates_edits.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [Every Time You Say Yes, You're Saying No to Something │ Manufacturing Team Leadership │ Ep. 182](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/every-time-you-say-yes-youre-saying-no-to-something-manufacturing-team-leadership-ep-182) _2026-07-01 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ When's the last time you said yes when everything in you wanted to say no? Every yes is a no to something else, usually the work that mattered more, and we end up drowning in our own yeses. Trevor breaks down the hidden math of saying yes, why productive beats busy, and how to say no without burning the relationship, even when it's your boss asking. You don't refuse, you reframe: I want to help,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/July_2026_Solo_1.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [The Team Member You've Quietly Given Up On with Nir Eyal │ Talent Development │ Ep. 181](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/the-team-member-youve-quietly-given-up-on-with-nir-eyal-talent-development-ep-181) _2026-06-24 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ What if the team member you've quietly given up on is the one your plant needs most? Trevor sits down with Nir Eyal, author of the New York Times bestseller Beyond Belief and the global bestsellers Hooked and Indistractable , to apply the three powers of belief (attention, anticipation, agency) to manufacturing talent development. The judgment trap stops development cold. This conversation breaks… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/Nir_Eyal_edits.mp3_2.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RttAb6GKZuf9) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [It's Thursday and the Report Isn't Done. Where Did It Break? │ Manufacturing Team Leadership │ Ep. 180](https://mindfulnessmanufacturing.libsyn.com/its-thursday-and-the-report-isnt-done-where-did-it-break-manufacturing-team-leadership-ep-180) _2026-06-17 · Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0_ It's Wednesday afternoon and the report due tomorrow isn't going to be in on time. Do you push harder, or fix what actually broke? Trevor takes a real plant scenario, a report feeding a hiring decision, and walks it back through three gaps: how you showed up, whether "done" was ever clear, and what happens when no one follows up. You'll hear why chasing harder is manufacturing midness, and the one… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindfulnessmanufacturing/June_Solo_2_edits.mp3?dest-id=1607012) ## [\[AI for Nonprofits\] Episode 7: The Efficiency Trap ... When Automation Creates Absence](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/ai-for-nonprofits-episode-7-the-efficiency-trap-when-automation-creates-absence/) _2026-06-11 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ Here's a scenario that plays out more often than anyone talks about. You automate several things, gain back real time, produce more content, hit your deadlines, and by every measurable metric you're more efficient. And then something shifts. You're busier than ever but feel less connected. Your communications are more frequent but your relationships feel thinner. You have more capacity and somehow… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a3zpd6kbmgi5s8gc/AI_Series_-_Episode_763rrg.mp3) ## [\[AI for Nonprofits\] Episode 6: Content, Communications & Grant Writing](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/ai-for-nonprofits-episode-6-content-communications-grant-writing/) _2026-06-04 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ The blank page is one of the most expensive problems in a nonprofit communications shop. Every appeal that goes out late, every grant narrative written in a panic the night before it's due, every newsletter that gets skipped because nobody had time — that's mission capacity sitting on the floor. AI doesn't solve the blank page problem by replacing the writer. It solves it by giving you a starting… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5vqqwu73akmw2mjb/AI_Series_-_Episode_68ykqe.mp3) ## [\[AI for Nonprofits\] Episode 5: Where AI Actually Helps](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/ai-for-nonprofits-episode-5-where-ai-actually-helps/) _2026-06-02 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ Your donors are already using AI. Seventy-six percent of them, according to a March 2026 study from BBS & Associates. They know what AI-generated content feels like. Which means the question of whether to use AI in your fundraising isn't really about hiding anything — it's about knowing where it helps and where it quietly erodes the thing donors are actually giving to. In this episode, Jeremy digs… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/btya5t9pi563xgkv/AI_Series_-_Episode_59azqq.mp3) ## [\[AI for Nonprofits\] Episode 4: Automating the Obstacles, Not the Ministry](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/ai-for-nonprofits-episode-4-automating-the-obstacles-not-the-ministry/) _2026-05-27 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ You're busy. The question isn't whether AI can help with that ... it can. The question is which parts of your work should stay yours, and which parts are just getting in the way. In this episode, Jeremy Reis introduces the obstacle versus connection test: a simple, practical framework for deciding what to hand off to AI and what to protect. Some tasks are pure overhead, like formatting,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qnsrheskdzkkmmcr/AI_Series_-_Episode_47v86r.mp3) ## [\[AI for Nonprofits\] Episode 3: When AI Does Your Thinking](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/ai-for-nonprofits-episode-3-when-ai-does-your-thinking/) _2026-05-27 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ There's a risk of AI adoption that doesn't make headlines. It's not a data breach or a generated image with extra fingers. You'll find this risk quieter than that, and by the time most leaders notice it clearly, it's been building for a long time. When you consistently hand your hardest cognitive work to a tool, something starts to slip. Your output quality hopefully doesn't change. What slips is… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cy6tj5fiay85hu62/AI_Series_-_Episode_3apv2e.mp3) ## [\[AI for Nonprofits\] Episode 2: Technology as Stewardship, Not Just a Tool](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/ai-for-nonprofits-episode-2-technology-as-stewardship-not-just-a-tool/) _2026-05-27 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ Most leaders ask the wrong question about AI. "Can I use this?" has a very short conversation these days ... the answer to almost everything is yes. The steward asks a different question: "Should I, and how?" That shift changes everything about how you approach technology decisions. In this episode, Jeremy introduces the steward's mindset for AI adoption, the framework that separates organizations… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xtjbsp4t8cjig4n5/AI_Series_-_Episode_29e84y.mp3) ## [\[AI for Nonprofits\] Episode 1: Getting Honest About Where You Are with AI](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/01-ai-for-nonprofits-getting-honest-about-where-you-are-with-ai/) _2026-05-27 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ Most nonprofit leaders are already using AI ... often quietly, without a shared plan, and without a framework for deciding what's okay and what isn't. A 2026 study found that 92% of nonprofits are using AI, but 65% describe their use as reactive and individual, and 47% have no governance policy at all. If that sounds familiar, this episode is your starting point. Virtuous Study:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/44fmnsts9tcidg39/AI_Series_-_Episode_16gijg.mp3) ## [Why Association Marketing Feels Harder Than Ever (And How to Fix It)](https://grype.simplecast.com/episodes/why-association-marketing-feels-harder-than-ever-and-how-to-fix-it-tl6Hm3c5) _2026-02-27 · farhad@grype.ca (Farhad Khan) · The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association Success_ In this conversation, Olena Lima breaks down why association marketing feels increasingly complex and how leaders can simplify their approach without losing impact. Drawing from her work at MemberBoat and years of advising associations, Olena shares practical insights on engagement strategy, digital transformation, and what to prioritize when everything feels urgent. This episode is about working… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/b950c7b2-e41b-4f72-bfe2-1086e72a0e19/190b4a96-4128-4c74-aa97-ceb3863f4d3f/episodes/audio/group/047bde25-1299-4adb-b95c-ee9d9eb7161b/group-item/8ae11d31-263e-44b0-b01b-0dcaa57afcab/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=VVW471fy) ## [Return on Emotion (ROE): The Secret to Building Communities That Stick](https://grype.simplecast.com/episodes/return-on-emotion-roe-the-secret-to-building-communities-that-stick-mXc2hjzd) _2026-02-20 · farhad@grype.ca (Farhad Khan) · The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association Success_ Associations measure ROI, but the real magic is in ROE: Return on Emotion. When members feel connected, included, and energized, they don’t just show up—they stay, they contribute, and they bring others with them. That’s the power Liz Lathan, CMP, Co-Founder and Head of Content & Community at Club Ichi, brings to every community and event: designing “fun with purpose” experiences that turn… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/b950c7b2-e41b-4f72-bfe2-1086e72a0e19/190b4a96-4128-4c74-aa97-ceb3863f4d3f/episodes/audio/group/ea1a3012-4861-45bb-bc43-4a8387bca6d8/group-item/320f0fc1-5a70-4559-ba3b-3d9a2e2e6944/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=VVW471fy) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gr3rLPbsE4qj) _2026-02-20 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Love, Purpose and Mastery](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthbroadcasting/episodes/Love--Purpose-and-Mastery-e3dek9e) _2026-01-10 · Vic Cue · The Truth Broadcasting St 📻 TTBS_ Vic and Delina discuss the dimensions of love, purpose and disillusion. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a833a0/podcast/play/113774318/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-10%2F2a198358-2d23-0088-7e6c-08cb3fc0e688.mp3) ## [Make Associations Fun Again - Build for FUN & VALUE](https://grype.simplecast.com/episodes/make-associations-fun-again-build-for-fun-value-67Gi_yxO) _2025-12-19 · farhad@grype.ca (Bruce Rosenthal) · The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association Success_ In this episode of the Member Lounge podcast, we dive into how to build for both fun and value by placing human connection back at the center of your strategy. Why Connection Trumps Content Many leaders believe that adding more resources will solve engagement issues. However, without a foundation of trust, even the best content falls flat. If you want to drive real action, you must make your… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/190b4a96-4128-4c74-aa97-ceb3863f4d3f/episodes/fbd7da0e-c382-4439-b997-ba9c785db112/audio/97d48611-d733-4cd8-a0ba-98c94fe08d9f/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=VVW471fy) ## [Double your member influence 👍. Craft stories that AI could never!](https://grype.simplecast.com/episodes/double-your-member-influence-craft-stories-that-ai-could-never-rPuxQA9j) _2025-12-16 · farhad@grype.ca (Farhad Khan) · The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association Success_ What You’ll Learn: 🎯 The AMPLIFII Formula™ - Frame, Message, and Tie-Down techniques that cut through digital noise 🧩 The Narrative Gap Phenomenon - Fill the spaces where people naturally create stories and become the voice they trust 🔥 Your Origin Story as a Weapon - Why your personal journey beats even the most polished AI-generated content 🧠 The Neuroscience of Human Connection - How… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/190b4a96-4128-4c74-aa97-ceb3863f4d3f/episodes/ca236f96-4333-4fb5-9bcf-7e4bd327e266/audio/c38245a3-83fe-4873-becf-3c75eda906c0/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=VVW471fy) ## [Marketing in an AI World: Community Over Content](https://grype.simplecast.com/episodes/marketing-in-an-ai-world-community-over-content-uGH04GYg) _2025-10-09 · farhad@grype.ca (Farhad Khan) · The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association Success_ In This Episode, We’ll Explore: ✅ The impact of AI on content creation and association engagement ✅ Why fostering community is more crucial than ever ✅ Practical strategies to strengthen member connections in the AI era Meet the Guest: Jonathan Milne We’re excited to welcome Jonathan Milne, VP of AI Services at Demand Spring , where he helps B2B marketing leaders implement AI strategies that drive… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/190b4a96-4128-4c74-aa97-ceb3863f4d3f/episodes/74ee158f-a59d-470a-b776-4b6dcc976dca/audio/34809c10-6d8e-4fde-b4fc-d356311f787e/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=VVW471fy) ## [The AI Wake-Up Call for Associations: Inside the CSAE 2025 Report](https://grype.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ai-wake-up-call-for-associations-DWB0ByOq) _2025-09-29 · farhad@grype.ca (Farhad Khan) · The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association Success_ In This Episode, We’ll Cover: ✅ Key insights from a national survey of Canadian associations and their current use of AI ✅ The top roadblocks preventing meaningful adoption and how to overcome them ✅ What association professionals are really worried about when it comes to AI ✅ Actionable steps to bridge the gap between interest and implementation Meet the Guest: Gerald Bramm Gerald Bramm is the… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/190b4a96-4128-4c74-aa97-ceb3863f4d3f/episodes/88285e1c-ab5d-4471-9c26-ba47eb552ee4/audio/39e76926-0d21-42f3-8c05-cebd7cef471f/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=VVW471fy) ## [Retention is the New NPS](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/retention-is-the-new-nps) _2025-09-18 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Why Usage Metrics Trump Traditional Feedback: Adoption and Retention Are the True Measures of Product Success ## [The MVP Illusion: Unmasking the Shadow of Your Build](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/the-mvp-illusion-unmasking-the-shadow) _2025-09-16 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ The Road to Half-Baked Is Paved with Hidden Visions (And Good Intentions). Learn how to overcome this and ship real meaning ## [September 2025 Staff Newsletter](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/will-mason4/episodes/September-2025-Staff-Newsletter-e388tjh) _2025-09-15 · Will Mason · Mason Music Staff Podcast_ Driving referrals, prepping for the fall retention initiatives, and looking ahead to winter recitals! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f7d4f24/podcast/play/108344369/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-15%2F407537480-44100-2-5b48b7c1b0e03.m4a) ## [Good Design Isn’t Enough: You Need Product Sense](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/good-design-isnt-enough-you-need) _2025-09-11 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Why solving real problems beats showing off polished pixels ## [You’re Doing MVPs All Wrong (And It Shows)](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/youre-doing-mvps-all-wrong-and-it) _2025-09-09 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ How to Stop Building Vague MVPs and Start Getting Real Results ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a7mCs3Rbqbwj) _2025-09-09 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [How to Let Go of the Ideas Holding Your Product Back](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/how-to-let-go-of-the-ideas-holding) _2025-09-04 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Why detachment is one of the most underrated skills in product — and how to build it. ## [The MVP Isn’t Dead — But We Broke It](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/the-mvp-isnt-dead-but-we-broke-it) _2025-09-01 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ We didn’t fail fast. We shipped broken. ## [How to Stop Over-Investing in the Wrong Ideas](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/how-to-stop-over-investing-in-the) _2025-08-28 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Why great products aren’t built in isolation — they’re shaped by fast feedback and ruthless clarity. ## [Why KANO Fails as an MVP Prioritisation Model](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/why-kano-fails-as-an-mvp-prioritisation) _2025-08-27 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Building on subjective “satisfaction” is a gamble. Learn how to ground MVPs in outcomes that matter. ## [\[Donor Retention\] \[START HERE\] Episode 1: Why is Donor Retention So Important?](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/donor-retention-start-here-episode-1-why-is-donor-retention-so-important/) _2025-08-22 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ Welcome to the Donor Retention: Secrets to Keeping Your Donors Engaged, for Nonprofit Fundraisers, Development Directors, and Nonprofit Leaders course! This special 20-episode course will teach you everything you need to know about donor retention, ensuring your donors keep giving and you're able to retain more monthly donors! 👉 Please download the free Donor Retention workbook at… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zpinnfkmqa6a5m5a/Donor_Retention_-_Episode_18h7ey.mp3) ## [\[Donor Retention\] Episode 2: Quick Tips to Showing Donor Gratitude](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/donor-retention-episode-2-quick-tips-to-showing-donor-gratitude/) _2025-08-22 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ Welcome to the Donor Retention: Secrets to Keeping Your Donors Engaged, for Nonprofit Fundraisers, Development Directors, and Nonprofit Leaders course! This special 20-episode course will teach you everything you need to know about donor retention, ensuring your donors keep giving and you're able to retain more monthly donors! If you're discovering this episode first, please start with episode 1,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xseuwqdjncc95f9y/Donor_Retention_-_Episode_28gp5s.mp3) ## [\[Donor Retention\] Episode 3: Crafting the Perfect Thank-You: Best Practices for Acknowledging Donors](https://nonprofitanswers.podbean.com/e/donor-retention-episode-3-crafting-the-perfect-thank-you-best-practices-for-acknowledging-donors/) _2025-08-22 · Nonprofit Answers: Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing, Monthly Giving_ Welcome to the Donor Retention: Secrets to Keeping Your Donors Engaged, for Nonprofit Fundraisers, Development Directors, and Nonprofit Leaders course! This special 20-episode course will teach you everything you need to know about donor retention, ensuring your donors keep giving and you're able to retain more monthly donors! If you're discovering this episode first, please start with episode 1,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j8y6bk5t4fsh9git/Donor_Retention_-_Episode_37gya4.mp3) ## [📘 Broken by Design — Now Available (Free for Subscribers)](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/broken-by-design-now-available-free) _2025-08-21 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Reinvented, misunderstood, and misused — MVPs became the quiet killer of good products. It’s time to reclaim clarity, and ship with intent. ## [Why Your Product Might Be Struggling (And the 3 Forces That Could Be Crippling It)](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/why-your-product-might-be-struggling) _2025-08-11 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ If your product is struggling and you don’t know why… this is for you. ## [Book Launch Party - Turn corporate sponsorships into mission-aligned revenue](https://grype.simplecast.com/episodes/turn-corporate-sponsorships-into-mission-aligned-revenue-FyCfTgrO) _2025-08-06 · farhad@grype.ca (Farhad Khan) · The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association Success_ What to expect: A behind-the-scenes look at Bruce's approach to customized, consultative partnerships reinforced with a marketing agency model A discussion on how to increase and diversify revenue without compromising your association’s mission and values Strategies to create lasting value for both sponsors and members Real-world lessons on navigating economic shifts and evolving sponsor… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/190b4a96-4128-4c74-aa97-ceb3863f4d3f/episodes/f5e7df42-dfe5-4e67-8347-0e5dd5741174/audio/b2eca863-be6e-431c-81da-6c3f85cd2dca/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=VVW471fy) ## [Shaping the Category: How Mature Products Drive Innovation](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/shaping-the-category-how-mature-products) _2025-08-04 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Market Leadership in the Product Hierarchy of Needs ## [From Users to Champions: How to Turn Power Users into a Growth Engine](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/from-users-to-champions-how-to-turn) _2025-08-01 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Empowerment and Advocacy in the Product Hierarchy of Needs ## [Don’t Just Retain Users — Help Them Grow With You](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/dont-just-retain-users-help-them) _2025-07-30 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Why Strategic Enablement Might Be the Missing Link in Your Product Strategy ## [It Just Works: Designing Product Experiences That Feel Invisible](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/it-just-works-designing-product-experiences) _2025-07-28 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Great products don’t draw attention to themselves — they draw attention to results. ## [Fix the Basics First: Why Most Product Growth Problems Are Actually Stability Problems](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/fix-the-basics-first-why-most-product) _2025-07-25 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ You don’t have a churn problem. You have a broken product core. ## [The harsh reality of alcohol.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthbroadcasting/episodes/The-harsh-reality-of-alcohol-e35ddjn) _2025-07-11 · Vic Cue · The Truth Broadcasting St 📻 TTBS_ Happy to return to the podcast! 29-month streak and an esoteric look at the true intention for alcohol. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15a833a0/podcast/play/105346103/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-11%2F403713427-44100-2-7f52f1da4b114.m4a) ## [The Product Hierarchy of Needs](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/the-product-hierarchy-of-needs) _2025-06-04 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Why Your Product Isn’t Sticking — and What to Do About It ## [Spark Year-Round Engagement from Conferences with Bob Vaez](https://grype.simplecast.com/episodes/spark-year-round-engagement-from-conferences-with-bob-vaez-3C0zl9Ia) _2025-04-16 · farhad@grype.ca (Bob Vaez, Bruce Rosenthal) · The Member Lounge Podcast: Unlocking Association Success_ This episode brings a dynamic mix of tech expertise and sponsorship know-how, offering practical steps to make every conference a launchpad for deeper, ongoing relationships. Together with our host Farhad Khan, Bruce Rosenthal and Bob Vaez cover creative ways to use event data, session insights, and member behaviors to build smarter programming, targeted outreach, and stronger sponsor value. Tune… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/190b4a96-4128-4c74-aa97-ceb3863f4d3f/episodes/bc1afbac-8fb7-48e1-87fb-7c4e14ea1922/audio/bc9a8bd0-c819-4ffe-aff1-709b81d53631/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=VVW471fy) ## [Beyond the Churn Rate: The Retention Metrics That Actually Matter](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/beyond-the-churn-rate-the-retention) _2025-02-11 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Churn Rate Alone Won’t Tell You Why Customers Leave ## [Is Your Product Bleeding Revenue Without You Noticing?](https://brendinduplessis.substack.com/p/is-your-product-bleeding-revenue) _2025-02-11 · Brendin du Plessis · Diary of a Product Manager_ Churn isn’t random—it’s predictable. The question is, are you tracking the warning signs before it’s too late?